WHILE THERE IS NO DEFINED OFFICIAL LANGUAGE, STILL ALL THE MEMBERS SHOULD HAVE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH AND AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF EACH TEAM NEEDS TO BE A FLUENT SPEAKER, AS SOME OF THE SPEAKERS, INVESTORS, AND GUESTS ARE FOREIGNERS.

IS IT OBLIGATORY TO STAY ALL THE 7 DAYS?

YES, IT IS. HOWEVER, IN SPECIAL CASES, THIS CONDITION CAN BE CHANGED BASED ON PRIOR AGREEMENT.

What is the Sevan Startup Summit?

What is the Sevan Startup Summit? Sevan Startup Summit is a non-formal startup event, organized every summer starting from 2016. It is aimed to be a unique platform for all the stakeholders of Armenian startup eco-system, where they can cooperate.

How can I apply to the summit?

You can apply only through the official website of the summit.

Are there any sectoral limitations for the startups?

Startups from all the fields are free to apply.

How many people from each team can participate?

Each team can be presented from 1 to 5 members for the whole event.

Is there any age limitations?

While for the startups there is no age limit, however, due to the format of the event, participants below 18 ears old need to get a permisiion from their parents or legal guardians.

What is the official language of the summit?

While there is no defined official language, still all the members should have base knowledge of English and at least one member of each team needs to be a fluent English speaker, as some of the Speakers, Investors, and guests are foreigners.

Is it obligatory to stay all the 7 days?

Yes, it is. However, in special cases, this condition can be changed based on prior agreement.

Is the participation free?

Yes. All the costs related to transportation (Yerevan-Sevan-Yerevan), accommodation and meal are covered by the organizers. Any extra costs related to the activities out of agenda are not covered.

How the accommodation will be organized?

Participants are going to be distributed in groups (20-25 people) and will stay in tents (up to 4 people). Each group is responsible for cooking it

Is there a way I can find teammates through your help?

One of the main goals of Sevan Startup Summit is to create a chance for startups to get in touch with other people, find new experts and fulfill their team.

What is SSS UAE?

It’s a tent camp business forum, where the startups, that have passed the selection process will take part in the event. They will attend workshops, meet investors and take part in startup battles.

What will I get?

If you’re a startup you’ll get a chance to get new knowledge, have matching session with investors and win grants. If you’re an investor you’ll meet prospective startups. If you’re a guest you’ll get a chance to closely communicate with Indian startup ecosystem.

Are there any participation fees?

No. Some on-spot tickets for guests will be available.

Where will we stay?

In the tents at Al Marjan island, Ras al Khaimah, UAE. Tents and sleeping bags are provided by the organizers.

Is the food provided?

Yes, the food is provided to the groups (20-25 people in each). Each group cooks for themselves.

What do I need to bring with me?

Bring what you’ll need for staying 5 days in a tent. You’ll need a laptop to work on your projects.

Is there any age limitation?

No, but if you’re under 18, we’ll need parent’s permission.

Should we stay all 5 days?

Yes, it’s mandatory. Participants can leave the territory only in case of emergencies.

Do you provide visa support?

We can send you an invitation, which you can present to the embassies.

Do you provide transportation?

One day before the Summit we will have a shuttle going from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah.

What is SSS India?

It’s a tent camp business forum, where the startups, that have passed the selection process will take part in the event. They will attend workshops, meet investors and take part in startup battles.

What will I get?

If you’re a startup you’ll get a chance to get new knowledge, have matching session with investors and win grants. If you’re an investor you’ll meet prospective startups. If you’re a guest you’ll get a chance to closely communicate with Indian startup ecosystem.

Are there any participation fees?

No.

Where will we stay?

In the tents at Goa, India. Tents and sleeping bags are provided by the organizers.

Is the food provided?

Yes, the food is provided to the groups (20-25 people in each). Each group cooks for themselves.

What do I need to bring with me?

Bring what you’ll need for staying 5 days in a tent. You’ll need a laptop to work on your projects.

Is there any age limitation?

No, but if you’re under 18, we’ll need parent’s permission.

Should we stay all 5 days?

Yes, it’s mandatory. Participants can leave the territory only in case of emergencies.

Do you provide visa support?

We can send you an invitation, which you can present to the embassies.

GENERAL FAQ

FAQ OF SEVAN STARTUP SUMMIT

FAQ OF SSS UAE

FAQ OF SSS INDIA

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Seaside Startup Summit is a tent camp business forum. During the Summit the participants share mode of life, get new knowledge, compete, win and have fun. The Summit gathers startups and investors from all over the world and gives them all an opportunity to cooperate. The first Summit was organized by Startup Armenia Foundation in 2016 at the shore of Lake Sevan. Sevan Startup Summit has become one of the most significant startup events in the region.Sevan Startup Summit 2018 will be held from 22-29 of July. The applications for startups and investors are now open.

In 2018 the Summit is moving to the international level as Seaside Startup Summit. The first Seaside Startup Summit will be organized in Ras al Khaimah, UAE from 8-12th of February. Startups and investors can already apply.